Montgomery Theater 2027 Season - Souderton, PA EPA (10.19.26) & (10.26.26)

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Monday, October 19, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

And

Monday, October 26, 2026

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

APPOINTMENTS

This call will be run on a 1st come, 1st served basis.

The space will be opened at 9:45am. If you expect to attend, please email Artistic Director, Kristin Heckler at: [email protected] .

CONTRACT

Independent Theatre Contract

$496 weekly minimum - 2026 rate

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Montgomery Theater's 2027 Season (See breakdown).

Montgomery Theater is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, age, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief comic (contemporary) monologue. If auditioning for Tick, Tick…BOOM!, please prepare a song in the style of the show (bring music for the accompanist). Please bring your picture and resume, stapled together.

LOCATION
Montgomery Theater
124 N Main St
PO Box 64033
Souderton, PA 18964-1710

PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Executive Artistic Director: Kristin Heckler
Director of Education and Production: Adam Danoff
Desk monitor: Ryan Canney
See breakdown for production specific personnel.

OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER
If you require an accommodation for a disability of any
kind, please inform Artistic Director, Kristin Heckler at:
[email protected] .
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Breakdown

Montgomery Theater 2027 Season

KING JAMES
Written by Rajiv Joseph
Directed by Matthew Pfeiffer
Rehearsals: January 19 - February 10, 2027
Performances: February 11 - March 7, 2027

SEEKING:

SHAWN (Black, he/him, at ages 21, 27, 31 and 33) A writer and basketball fan from Cleveland, Ohio
MATT (white, he/him, at ages 21, 27, 31 and 33) An aspiring entrepreneur in the service industry and
basketball fan from Cleveland, Ohio.

TICK, TICK...BOOM!
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
David Auburn: Script Consultant
Arrangements and Orchestration by Stephen Oremus
Directed by Kristin Heckler
Rehearsals: March 16 - April 4, 2027
Performances: April 8 - May 2, 2027

SEEKING:

JON (any race, he/him, 29-30, vocal range A2-A4) A struggling composer on the brink of this 30th birthday. Michael’s roommate and Susan’s boyfriend.

MICHAEL (any race, he/him, Late 20s-Early 30s, vocal range Bb2-Gb4) A former actor turned market research executive. He is Jon’s roommate and best friend. Character doublings include: Counter guy, Dad and Market Research Guy.

SUSAN (any race, she/her, Late 20s-Early 30s, vocal range A3-D5) A dancer and Jon’s girlfriend. Sexy, kind, independent. Character doublings include: Karessa, Rosa, Judy and Mom.

MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON, APT 2B
Written by Kate Hamill
Director: TBD
Rehearsals: May 11 - June 2, 2027
Performances: June 3 - 27, 2027

SEEKING:

SHERLOCK HOLMES (any race, she/her, 30s-40s) A once-in-a-generation genius. Eccentric. Focused, to a fault. Can be less-than-sensitive. Always playing psychological 3-D chess; operating on a totally different level than civilians. Like many geniuses, has a megalomaniac streak. Gets bored easily; likes applause; sometimes accused of being unfeeling. LOVES costumes and drama.

DR. JOAN WATSON (any race, she/her, 30s-40s) America. Formerly type-A high-achiever. Recentl divorced; struggling to find herself, feels broken. Reflexively defensive. Once had great bedside manner. Sometimes accused of being a loser; is not a loser. Wry. Smart.

IRENE ADLER / MRS. HUDSON / MRS. DREBBER (any race, she/her, Late 20s-40s) Irene Adler: A whipsmart, super-charming sex worker finding success at the highest levels. Always playing psychological 3-D chess; operating on a totally different level than civilians. Has incredible charm, confidence, and wit, and she knows it—uses it without mercy. You may want to be Irene, or you may want to be with Irene; but you can’t ignore her. Mrs. Hudson: Holmes & Watson’s long-suffering landlady. Mrs. Drebber: Seemingly an ordinary housewife. Somebody you would be very wise not to underestimate.

MORIARTY / LESTRADE / ELLIOT MONK (any race, he/him, 30s-50s) Moriarty: A criminal so great you’ve never heard of him. A master blackmailer; knows just when to play his cards. Always playing psychological 3-D chess; operating on a different level than civilians. Wears many masks. A professional. Amoral, but you’d like him. Lestrade: An inspector new to his position at Scotland Yard. Not very imaginative. Often says the wrong thing. Elliot Monk: An amoral tech billionaire from Texas.

THESE SHINING LIVES
Written by Melanie Marnich
Director: Kristin Heckler
Rehearsals: August 24 - September 15, 2027
Performances: September 16 - October 10, 2027

SEEKING:

CATHERINE DONOHUE (any race, she/her, mid-late 20s) A young woman from Ottawa, Illinois who becomes sick with radium poisoning from working at the Radium Dial factory. Mother of two children and wife of Tom, and eventually the central figure in the case against Radium Dial.

FRANCES (any race, she/her, mid-late 20s) A young woman from Ottawa, Illinois who becomes sick with radium poisoning from working at the Radium Dial factory. The moral backbone of the gang. Doubles as Reporter 2, an Official.

CHARLOTTE (any race, she/her, mid-late 20s) A young woman from Ottawa, Illinois who becomes sick with radium poisoning from working at the Radium Dial factory. Hard to please but tender hearted. Doubles as Reporter 1.

PEARL (any race, she/her, mid-late 20s) A young woman from Ottawa, Illinois who becomes sick with radium poisoning from working at the Radium Dial factory. A jokester. Doubles as Daughter, Judge 2.

TOM DONOHUE (any race, he/him, mid-late 20s) Catherine’s husband, loving, modest guy from Ottawa. Doubles as Dr. Rowntree, Dr. Dalitsch.

MR. REED (white, he/him, 30s-40s) Foreman at Radium Dial, a “company man.” Doubles as Radio Announcer; Company Doctor; Son; Judge; and Leonard Grossman, the lawyer who represents the girls in their fight against Radium Dial.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Adapted by Joe Landry
Director Kristin Heckler
Rehearsals: October 26 - November 17, 2027
Performances: November 18-December 12, 2027

SEEKING:

FREDDIE FILMORE (any race, he/him, 30s-60s) ANNOUNCER, GOWER, POTTER, BILLY, JOSEPH, PETER BAILEY, ERNIE, OLD MAN COLLINS, ED, PETE, MAN (AT MARTINI’S), NICK, BRIDGE KEEPER, BINKY, COP

JAKE LAURENTS (any race, he/him, 20s-40s) GEORGE BAILEY (AND YOUNG GEORGE)

SALLY APPLEWHITE (any race, she/her, 20s-40s) MARY HATCH (AND YOUNG MARY)

LANA SHERWOOD (any race, she/her, 20s-40s) VIOLET (AND YOUNG VIOLET), ROSE BAILEY, MATILDA, RUTH, MRS. HATCH, MRS. THOMPSON, SCHULTZ, ZUZU, JANIE, SADIE VANCE

HARRY “JAZZBO” HEYWOOD (any race, she/her, 20s-50s) HARRY (AND YOUNG HARRY), BERT, CLARENCE ODDBODY, SAM WAINWRIGHT, MARTINI, DR. CAMPBELL, CHARLIE, MAN (at run on bank), HORACE THE TELLER, MR. WELCH, TOMMY, SHERIFF

SALARY

Independent Theatre Contract $496 weekly minimum - 2026 rate

• NON-UNION